lady
Vocabulary Word
BritishAmerican
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
含义: A polite or formal way to refer to a woman
女士，淑女，夫人
señora, dama, mujer
女性、淑女、婦人
여성, 숙녀, 부인
A 'lady' is a polite or formal way to refer to a woman. It can suggest elegance, good manners, or high social status. In British English, 'Lady' with a capital letter is also a title used for women of noble rank.
「lady」是指称女性的礼貌或正式用语。它可以暗示优雅、良好的举止或较高的社会地位。在英式英语中，大写的「Lady」也是用于贵族女性的头衔。
Una «lady» es una forma educada o formal de referirse a una mujer. Puede sugerir elegancia, buenos modales o alto estatus social. En inglés británico, «Lady» con mayúscula también es un título usado para mujeres de rango noble.
「lady」は、女性を指す丁寧またはフォーマルな言い方です。優雅さ、良いマナー、または高い社会的地位を示唆することがあります。イギリス英語では、大文字の「Lady」は貴族の女性に使われる称号でもあります。
'lady'는 여성을 정중하거나 격식 있게 부르는 표현입니다. 우아함, 좋은 매너, 또는 높은 사회적 지위를 암시할 수 있습니다. 영국 영어에서 대문자 'Lady'는 귀족 여성에게 사용되는 칭호이기도 합니다.
例句
- Excuse me, this lady was here before me. 不好意思，这位女士比我先到。Disculpe, esta señora estaba aquí antes que yo.すみません、この女性が私より先に来ていました。실례합니다, 이 분이 저보다 먼저 오셨습니다.
- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show. 女士们先生们，欢迎来到演出现场。Damas y caballeros, bienvenidos al espectáculo.紳士淑女の皆様、ショーへようこそ。신사 숙녀 여러분, 쇼에 오신 것을 환영합니다.
- She's a real lady - always so polite and gracious. 她是个真正的淑女 - 总是那么有礼貌和优雅。Ella es toda una dama, siempre tan educada y amable.彼女は本当の淑女です - いつもとても礼儀正しく上品です。그녀는 진정한 숙녀입니다 - 항상 예의 바르고 품위가 있어요.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'hlǣfdige' meaning 'bread-kneader', from 'hlāf' (bread, loaf) and 'dige' (related to 'dough'). The female counterpart of 'lord' ('hlāfweard', bread-guardian).
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old English 'hlǣfdige' meaning 'bread-kneader' - from 'hlaf' (loaf) and 'dige' (kneader). Originally referred to the woman of the house who made bread, it evolved to mean a woman of high social standing.
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